1997 Suzuki GSF 1200 W 1.2L Petrol · R158 BDV
1997 Suzuki GSF 1200 W (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 26,956 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GSF 1200 W
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R158 BDV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2023
- 26,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R158 BDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W (R158 BDV) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))”; “Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
R158 BDV Mileage History
- 14/04/202226,786 mi
- 03/05/202326,956 mi+170 mi
- 04/05/202326,956 mi
Average of roughly 161 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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